I forget where I saw this first but let me just say, I'm not a flag or red, white and blue kinda girl. Now don't get me wrong, I do fly my flag on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day (when I remember) and I did just take the Long May She Wave class from Ellen Chester but that's about it. But something about this chart tickled my fancy. Had to have it. Love the macadamia nut linen that Jan hand dyes herself. I have too many projects going on now to start this but it's all kitted up and ready to go when I'm ready.
Someday I'll be able to take a good picture of linen and threads. Here's as good as I can get for now. 36ct Macadamia Nut linen and some of the Weeks threads - Havana, Curry, Bluecoat Red, Blue Jeans, Navy and Whitewash. BTW Karen over at Wasatch Needle Craft is having a sale on Weeks linen and threads 'til Sunday 'cause their price is going up.
In a couple of weeks I'll be going on a stitching retreat. I can't wait. Friday night will be a small exchange. I've had this stitched and finally finished it today. It will be my offering. It's a 'Just Nan' needle tweet - Daisy. I know some of my peeps read this so the cat's out of the bag. Hope you like it, or you'll know to pick a different bag. The beaded pins were my own creation. So easy and so cute.
I wish my blanket stitching was a little more even. I always think I'm putting the needle the exact same distance as the last stitch but, well, it just isn't so. Sorry to whoever gets this for the blanket stitching.
This past weekend DH and I visited my parents in Pittsburgh. They are 87 and 84 and still going strong.
Here we are sharing a giggle. My Mom and I spent the day shopping. We ended at The Quilt Company one of my favorite quilt stores. I found a project to sew but have to keep it secret for a while.
Buddy went with us and it was the first time my parents got to meet him. They thought he was cute and well behaved. He WAS on his best behavior. They loved Clark and were very sad when he passed. They were sure I would have a puppy by last Christmas but it was too soon for me. Funny though, Buddy was born on December 22nd. Anyway, here's my Mom loving Buddy up and he's in heaven.
He was pretty comfortable. It was a good weekend.
Marsha
6 comments:
Your needle tweet is so sweet .i stitched one in pink.
Love that chart! The fabric and floss are just juicy. The needle tweet turned out really cute! Glad you had a good trip too. Give Buddy some squeezes from me.
The birdie finish is utterly adorable! And I love the patriotic pattern.
Great pictures of everyone! :D
I agree what you think about the Penny Tree charts - some patriotic designs are just too cool to pass up on, even though I am more of a blue and yellow kinda' girl!
Your exchange piece is fantastic! Now I am thinking that I should really get something going so that I have a chance to get an adorable birdie. What a great job you did on the finishing - she looks perfect!
Love your chart and see why you fell for it. And what a 'tweet' little exchange gift.
Your mom and dad look great! Buddy must have loved going for a visit. He and Dagi have birthdays just one day apart. Dagi was born on December 23rd. An almost Christmas kitty. :-)
Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi
P.S. - Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers over my eyes. It will be a tense time as we see how the disease progresses. In the meantime, I keep as busy as I can with my needle and thread. I am glad now I learned to crochet as it is easy on my eyes on certain days....see there are reasons for everything we do and this must be why I suddenly wanted to learn last summer.
That Buddy is just too adorable!! I wish I could give him a few cuddles. A neighbor down the road has a new blenheim & he/she is just too cute. It looks like you had a great time with your parents!
Love the exchange piece! Penny America is great, too. Jan has done some wonderful designs!
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